Details

Object type

helmet; sallet

Place Associated

Germany, Augsburg (place of manufacture)

Date

1460-1480

Materials

steel

Dimensions

overall: 229 mm x 222 mm x 375 mm 2335 g

Description

Sallet of steel; forged in one piece with central flattened keel form ridge over the skull passing into long pointed tail at the back and descending sharply to horizontal sight slit in front, the lower edge of which juts beyond the upper; lining rivets surround the base of the skull at eye level and are continued inside on metal strap fixed to the brow of the sight slit. Germany.

Credit Line/Donor

Gifted by Sir William and Lady Burrell to the City of Glasgow, 1944

Collection

Burrell Collection: Arms and Armour

ID Number

2.10

Location

Burrell Collection